Charles E. Coon Jr.

EAST HAMPTON -- Charles Edwin Coon Jr., 80 of Viola Drive, died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at Middlesex Convalescent Home. He was the husband of Rita (Grassi) Gotta Coon.

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12:00 am EST, Monday, November 20, 2000

He was born in Battle Creek, Mich., on August 13, 1920 and was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Myrtle Coon. He was an Army World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

He was President of Lakeview Auto Specialty Inc. in Battle Creek, Mich., retiring in 1975. He resided in Sarasota, Fla. and the last four years in East Hampton.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Richard Coon of Battle Creek; two stepsons, James Gotta of Portland and Charles Gotta of the Middle Haddam section; a daughter, Gail Schley of Battle Creek; a stepdaughter, JoAnn Gotta Guild of Portland; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother and four sisters, Jack Beverly, Charlene, Betty and Edith.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, South Main Street, Middletown. Donation may be made to the Kelly Coughlin Memorial Fund, c/o Memorial School, Smith St., East Hampton 06424. Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland, is in charge of arrangements.